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San Francisco Zoo projects revenue rise, new exhibits and a modest deficit to be covered from reserves
Summary
San Francisco Zoo representatives outlined plans for new exhibits including pandas, a jaguar expansion and a new lion habitat; revenue is forecast at $27.6 million for the coming year with an anticipated near‑term deficit of roughly $600,000 the zoo plans to cover from reserves.
Jeff Pace, representing the San Francisco Zoo, briefed the commission on expectations for the coming fiscal year including capital exhibits, attendance projections and a modest anticipated operating shortfall.
The zoo projects about 700,000 visitors in the next year and revenues of approximately $27.6 million, up from roughly $25.5 million the prior year. On the expense side, staff estimated about $28.2 million driven largely by animal care, buildings and grounds; the zoo…
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